Evidenced outcome: Best prepared for their appointments, removing barriers to / increasing confidence in accessing care

  • Evidence point
    For 810 patients, a resulting action was taken following the volunteer call: - 526 were referred / signposted to schedulers / booking team - 308 were provided with / reminded of appointment details - 67 had emotional support / reassurance - 51 were given advice / signposted to support with transport or parking
  • Primary beneficiary
    Service users
  • Partner organisation
    Norfolk and Waveney ICB - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
  • Volunteering role / intervention
    DNA calls
  • Evidence strength
    Promising
  • Produced
    January 2026

Full evaluation report [PDF]